8 fully vaccinated Mainers have died from COVID-19. Vaccines still prevent more deaths.
These so-called breakthrough infections are rare, with only 426 fully vaccinated Mainers contracting COVID-19.
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Bull Moose owner apologizes for firing entire store and offers staff jobs back
The sudden terminations were prompted by broad disagreements between management and staff about the store’s mask policy.
Janet Mills to end Maine’s pandemic state of emergency on June 30
Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that pandemic-related state of emergency will end June 30, making Maine the latest state to commit to ending the status as vaccination rates rise.
Down East towns recovering from rainstorm that washed out miles of road
Scientists have said that wetter, more intense storms are an example of how global climate change is manifesting in Maine, where drought conditions can still persist despite occasional heavy downpours.
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How to travel Maine like a tourist this summer
With summer travel around the corner, tourists will be arriving before we know it.
This is what self-care looks like for caregivers
Mental health experts agree that when the caregivers’ needs are met, the person receiving the care also benefits.
A tiny Maine town was once the ‘toothpick capital of the world’
Though Strong’s hold on the toothpick industry eventually subsided, the story of ingenuity, invention and creative marketing is one to remember.
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